Critique:  No

Warnings:  Innuendo, rape scene, some adult situations

Plot Blurb:    An old friend of Fenton Hardy's asks for the Hardy's help in catching a serial rapist.  As the criminal seems to be methodically working his way towards Bayport, Frank, Joe and Fenton join with nearby law enforcement agencies to stop him before he reaches their hometown.

Splash Page:  Vanessa returned the cell phone to her purse and laughed softly at Joe’s long list of instructions. ‘Lock the doors; turn on the flashers; don’t get out of the car; don’t open the door; don’t roll down the window…’ She had half expected him to tell her not to take candy from strangers. ‘I guess I’d rather he be too over protective than not care at all.’ She settled back in the seat and stared out the window into the darkness, watching a lone car pass by every so often.

A short time later she reached across the passenger seat and opened the glove compartment pulling out the flashlight Joe had insisted she keep there. Shining the beam of light on her watch, she realized Joe would be arriving any minute. Returning the flashlight to the little compartment she was startled by a knock on the drivers side window. ‘Right on time.’ She thought.

She reached back over her shoulder to unlock the door. Her hand froze on the lock as she looked out the window. The person staring back at her was definitely not Joe.

Special Notes: In my stories, I've aged the characters into adulthood.  Frank is 24 years old and Joe is 23. They have graduated from college and joined their father in his practice.  Frank and Callie are newlyweds, having been married for six months.  Joe and Vanessa are living together and engaged to be married.

Many, many thanks to Joe (aka Joyce, aka hbwgonnabe) for her endless help, support and encouragement in writing my very first story.  This one is dedicated to you, my friend!

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